Senior Full MS Stack Software Developer (Hybrid)

Senior Full MS Stack Software Developer (Hybrid)
Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental preservation, is looking for a Software Developer/Programmer for their Portland, Oregon location. In this role, a Software/Programmer’s duties include proving input on policies, procedures, and strategies governing agency-wide IT service delivery, while providing expert technical advice to management on critical IT issues. The assignment will require facilitating the integration of IT programs and services, resolving complex interoperability issues, and designing systems that optimize the existing architecture. The assignment will develop clean software code, automate business processes, and maintain project documentation.  
This position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits!  If you feel this position aligns with your professional experience and goals, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities for Senior Full MS Stack Software Developer:

• System Architecture & Enterprise Development:
  • Design, implement, and maintain new features for the power scheduling system, adhering to established Clean Architecture patterns, SOLID principles, and object-oriented best practices.
  • Partner with domain experts to translate complex business rules and functional specifications into robust, scalable, and maintainable software.
• Back-End & Application Engineering:
  • Build and maintain high-performance backend application services, middleware pipelines, and scheduled background processing jobs.
  • Maintain, secure, and extend RESTful APIs and legacy service contracts for reliable enterprise data exchange and cross-system integration.
  • Implement reliable asynchronous workflows and event-handling mechanisms across application layers.
• User Interfaces & Client Applications (Web & Desktop):
  • Develop, enhance, and maintain user-facing interfaces for operator and customer portals used in high-stakes operational monitoring, scheduling, and data entry.
  • Support modern web frontends (e.g., Angular) as well as existing operational Windows desktop clients (WPF/WinForms), verifying responsive performance and stable client-server data synchronization.
• Database Engineering & Data Integrity:
  • Author, tune, and optimize complex SQL Server queries, stored procedures, and schema migrations within a multi-schema database environment.
  • Verify data consistency, query performance, and indexing efficiency for high-volume, mission-critical transactional workloads.
• Code Quality, Testing & Full-Stack Troubleshooting:
  • Participate in rigorous peer code reviews focusing on correctness, maintainability, architectural boundaries, and performance.
  • Maintain and extend automated unit and integration test suites across the data, service, and application layers.
  • Investigate, diagnose, and resolve complex issues across the complete stack (client interfaces, APIs, application layers, and SQL Server).
• Automation, DevOps & Operational Standards:
  • Develop and maintain PowerShell scripts for task automation, deployment support, and operational task management.
  • Operate within strict enterprise change management processes, separation of duties, and high-availability (24/7) operational guidelines.
  • Create and update essential technical documentation, system specifications, interface definitions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Requirements for Senior Full MS Stack Software Developer:

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a directly related field is preferred.
  • With an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, in applicable fields, 5 years of experience is required.
  • Without an applicable degree, 7 years of experience is required.
• Experience must include direct work experience in Computer/Information Technology.
• Expert-level development skills in C# leveraging the latest features of .NET 10 to build high-performance, secure, and maintainable enterprise applications.
• Proven experience applying core software design patterns, SOLID principles, and clean architectural patterns within complex, enterprise-grade full-stack solutions.
• Strong background in RESTful API design and implementation using modern standards, including expertise in middleware, authentication/authorization protocols (e.g., OAuth2, OpenID Connect, JWT), and end-to-end API lifecycle management.
• Proficiency in SQL Server, including relational database design, query optimization, strategic indexing, execution plan analysis, and the development of complex stored procedures.
• Demonstrated full-stack delivery experience supporting diverse client interfaces, including familiarity with modern web frontends (e.g., Blazor, Angular, or React) and foundational Windows desktop application patterns.
• Expertise in using Microsoft Visual Studio IDE for development, debugging, and testing.
• Experience using Microsoft Office’s large suite of applications, including specifically PowerPoint, Visio, and Project.
• Experience using SharePoint for enhanced document sharing and collaboration.
• Work in conjunction with other IT development professionals and support teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to both peers and external customers.

About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
AG/BH14436
 Job ID: 14436